17 h. ago APNU’s road to political relevance depends on fresh visionary leadership

Dear Editor, Significant anticipation had accompanied the Elections 2025 campaign, with political party leaders making numerous commitments—including substantial cash grants, poverty reduction, enhanced inclusivity, greater equity, transparency, and more responsive governance.  The article APNU’s road to political relevance depends on fresh visionary leadership appeared first on Stabroek News.

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17 h. ago Jagdeo’s overtures to APNU and not WIN require further clarity

Dear Editor,  Vice President Jagdeo’s repeated emphasis on preferring to work with the opposition APNU strikes me as curious—especially now that APNU has been replaced as the main opposition by We Invest in Nationhood (WIN). The article Jagdeo’s overtures to APNU and not WIN require further clarity appeared first on Stabroek News.

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17 h. ago Brazil’s President Lula lauds Guyanese on peaceful elections

The President of Brazil, Luis Inacio Lula da Silva  in a letter dated September 3rd to President Irfaan Ali, congratulated the Guyanese people on their broad and peaceful participation in the General and Regional Elections of September 1, noting that it reflects the maturity and strength of this country’s institutions, as well as the consolidation of a plural and democratic society, with growing international relevance and promising economic prospects. The article Brazil’s President Lula lauds Guyanese on peaceful elections appeared first on Stabroek News.

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17 h. ago Tobago fishermen demand response by Chief Secretary after US strike

(Trinidad Guardian) Tobago’s fisherfolk say they are alarmed by the “deafening silence” of Chief Secretary Farley Augustine following the United States’ destruction of a Venezuelan vessel that left 11 people dead. The article Tobago fishermen demand response by Chief Secretary after US strike appeared first on Stabroek News.

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41 h. ago Ali pledges to widen access to information, crackdown on misinformation

President Irfaan Ali yesterday promised more access to information for the media but highlighted the threat of misinformation and disinformation and its spread through digital platforms and artificial intelligence, as he promised to examine global experiences in countering such risks. The article Ali pledges to widen access to information, crackdown on misinformation appeared first on Stabroek News.

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41 h. ago McIlroy wins Irish Open after forcing playoff with stunning eagle on 18th

(Reuters) – Rory McIlroy sank an incredible eagle putt from nearly 30 feet on the 72nd hole to force a playoff with Joakim Lagergren before beating the Swede on the third subsequent hole in a thrilling finish to win the Irish Open for a second time on Sunday. The article McIlroy wins Irish Open after forcing playoff with stunning eagle on 18th appeared first on Stabroek News.

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65 h. ago WIN’s challenge will be to show it can function effectively in a parliamentary democracy

Dear Editor, In my last Sunday’s column before the elections, I predicted, “ the PPP will obtain a comfortable majority of some 36 seats with PNC 23, WIN 5 and AFC 1.”  The article WIN’s challenge will be to show it can function effectively in a parliamentary democracy appeared first on Stabroek News.

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65 h. ago Ali declared as President after GECOM certifies election results

-PPP/C win 36 seats, WIN 16, APNU 12, FGM 1 The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) last night declared Irfaan Ali as President of Guyana and confirmed the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) as the winner of the September 1 general and regional elections. The article Ali declared as President after GECOM certifies election results appeared first on Stabroek News.

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65 h. ago Mohamed says fully prepared to take on role as Opposition Leader

Businessman and philanthropist Azruddin Mohamed, Leader of We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) which grabbed the second spot in Monday’s general elections  has declared that he is fully prepared to hold the Government accountable in his expected role as Opposition Leader. The article Mohamed says fully prepared to take on role as Opposition Leader appeared first on Stabroek News.

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65 h. ago Sabalenka beats Anisimova to win second straight US Open title

NEW YORK,  (Reuters) – Aryna Sabalenka retained her U.S. Open crown with a 6-3 7-6(3) win over American eighth seed Amanda Anisimova in the U.S. The article Sabalenka beats Anisimova to win second straight US Open title appeared first on Stabroek News.

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67 h. ago Electoral system below par for the delivery of free, fair and transparent elections

Dear Editor, Now that elections 2025 have gotten to the point of the declaration of the results, it behooves me as a commissioner, in the execution of my responsibility, to put on record, and in the public domain, my disposition to the declarations. My disposition is one of abstention without any reference, or deference to […] The post Electoral system below par for the delivery of free, fair and transparent elections appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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3 d. ago WIN took votes from APNU in Buxton, other traditional Region Four strongholds

While the A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) has long considered areas like Buxton, Friendship, and Annandale South on the East Coast Demerara within Region Four (Demerara‑Mahaica) as strongholds, the Statements of Poll (SOPs) released by the Guyana Elections Commission so far shows that the WIN party (We Invest in Nationhood) has disrupted the traditional APNU–PPP/C contrast. The article WIN took votes from APNU in Buxton, other traditional Region Four strongholds appeared first on Stabroek News.

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3 d. ago No link between postponement of Surama group’s performance and Mohamed donation – ministry

The Ministry of Amerindian Affairs yesterday said that the postponement of a performance by the Surama Culture Group had nothing to do with the presentation of a keyboard to it by We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) Leader Azruddin Mohamed. The article No link between postponement of Surama group’s performance and Mohamed donation – ministry appeared first on Stabroek News.

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3 d. ago WIN’s victory in Region 10 due to hard work, dedication, love for Mohamed – Goring

Kaieteur News – Vice Chair of Region 10 and a We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) candidate Mark Goring has attributed the party’s victory in that region to the hard work and determination of his team. Goring told Kaieteur News on Thursday that while he is proud of WIN for its momentous achievement, he is humbled […] The post WIN’s victory in Region 10 due to hard work, dedication, love for Mohamed – Goring appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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4 d. ago ‘Not a victory by default,’ says Holness of JLP’s election win

(Jamaica Gleaner) Prime Minister-designate Dr Andrew Holness on Wednesday night praised supporters of the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) for the historic third-straight victory which it carved out over the People’s National Party (PNP), telling Labourites that it was not a victory by default, but a hard fought one. The article ‘Not a victory by default,’ says Holness of JLP’s election win appeared first on Stabroek News.

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4 d. ago Let this post elections phase be a time for renewal and recommitting to the democratic process

Dear Editor, In democracies, elections serve as both closure and renewal. They close the chapter of campaign season, months of debates, promises, and mobilization and open the door to a new mandate. The article Let this post elections phase be a time for renewal and recommitting to the democratic process appeared first on Stabroek News.

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4 d. ago Breetzke leads South Africa to narrow win over England to seal series

LONDON,  (Reuters) – South Africa’s Matthew Breetzke became the first player to score half centuries in each of his first five ODI appearances to set up his side’s gripping series-clinching five-run victory over England at Lord’s yesterday. The article Breetzke leads South Africa to narrow win over England to seal series appeared first on Stabroek News.

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4 d. ago Ballot boxes from Regions 4, 8 allegedly arrived at GECOM without seals – WIN officials  

Police, Commission warn against unauthorised filming of recent process   Kaieteur News – Officials of the We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) party have uncovered ballot boxes without seals and have alleged tampering of the election materials. But the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) has pushed back against the claims, saying the current recount exercise is being done […] The post Ballot boxes from Regions 4, 8 allegedly arrived at GECOM without seals – WIN officials   appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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4 d. ago ‘We didn’t win Region 4, but we cut APNU’s dominance’ – Jagdeo 

Kaieteur News – General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP), Bharrat Jagdeo said that his party did not win Region Four, but rather significantly narrowed the opposition’s dominance in the district, cutting the gap to just over 1,000 votes while the opposition lost over 20,000 votes. Jagdeo made the comments at his party’s weekly […] The post ‘We didn’t win Region 4, but we cut APNU’s dominance’ – Jagdeo  appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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4 d. ago WIN activist drops case against man arrested for burglarizing her home

Kaieteur News – The We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) party supporter, Helen Kashi, who’s Corentyne, Berbice home was allegedly burglarized by a Peoples Progressive Party Civic (PPPC) supporter has dropped the case. According to Police, Kashi dropped the case against the accused who was released on station bail following his arrest. “Be informed that at […] The post WIN activist drops case against man arrested for burglarizing her home appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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